Start early to teach children leadership skills. It enhances their self-esteem and imparts a stronger sense of responsibility, giving them a proactive, solution-focused view of their world. Show them how to choose a goal, pursue it, stay on task, and mark progress. Help them understand positive and constructive feedback. Teach celebrating success - and also how to share credit with those who helped them achieve it. Contrast small goals with larger ones that have a life-changing impact. Teach them what a "vision" is; teach them how not to fear the competition; and teach them to encourage others, be honest, and commit to the larger community with one's gifts and talents. Add key social skills such as shaking hands firmly and looking people in the eye. Leadership and success will be the natural results.